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Community champions celebrated via annual Nanaimo WIN awards
NANAIMO - The impact of women, non-binary and two-spirit people in community was celebrated this week. The annual Women of Influence Awards in Nanaimo were held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, with a capacity crowd of around 700 in attendance. Eleven awards were handed out in a wide array ...
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Dominant Offense
Six different Clippers hit the scoresheet in win over Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers continue to wrack up goals with a 6-2 win over the Surrey Eagles.In their past two games the Clippers have outscored their opponents 11-3 and the club has scored five goals or more in five of their last six contests.Tanner Bruender opened the scoring 24 seconds into the first period against Surre...
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Long-stranded boat at Nanaimo's Neck Point to be removed
NANAIMO - A derelict boat which ran ashore at Neck Point in mid-December is finally poised to be removed. A statement from the Canadian Coast Guard to NanaimoNewsNOW confirmed the cabin cruiser, which was first reported on the rocks at Neck Point Park, by the main parking lot, on Dec. 18, 2025, will be removed in the c...
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Community champions celebrated via annual Nanaimo WIN awards
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Dominant Offense
Six different Clippers hit the scoresheet in win over Surrey
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Carney set to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge as questions linger about mass shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the northern town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where residents continue to mourn and have questions about the mass shooting Tuesday that took the lives of nine people, including the shooter.Carney is set to be joined by all federal party leaders, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and B.C. Premi...
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'We do believe alcohol was a factor:' head-on collision impacts Hwy. 19A
DASHWOOD - A serious collision has sent multiple people to hospital and continues to impact traffic along Hwy. 19A, north of Qualicum Beach.Emergency crews were called just before 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 to Hwy. 19A near Ferndowne Rd., when two vehicles collided head-on.Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth told NanaimoNe...
Feb 13, 2026
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Filling the Net
Bruender leading Clippers offence in 2026
NANAIMO - Tanner Bruender is playing his best hockey in a Clipper jersey in 2026.In the first nine games of the calendar year the 20-year-old has 15 points, which leads the team over the time span, with Bruender recently recognized with an honourable mention for the BCHL 3 Stars of the Week.Bruender said he's enjoying ...
Feb 13, 2026
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'Not a good start:' Vancouver Island lacking mountain snow
NANAIMO - Mountain snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are currently the lowest in the province. The Feb. 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin from the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship shows only 39 per cent of mountain snow remains on Vancouver Island, down 19 per cent from Jan. 1. Last year at thi...
Feb 13, 2026
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'Want rather than a need:' proposed north Nanaimo roundabout receives muted response
NANAIMO - A proposed roundabout along one of the city's busiest corridors is receiving a lukewarm reception. City traffic staff want to take advantage of existing construction along Hammond Bay Rd., and install a roundabout at Brickyard Rd. to help improve traffic flows, curb speeding, and enhance overall safety at a k...
Feb 12, 2026
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What we know about the victims in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE - Details are beginning to emerge about the eight people killed and two seriously injured in the mass shooting at a high school and a home in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Here's what is known so far: Zoey Benoit, 12 Lori Hayer says on social med...
Feb 12, 2026
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British Columbia
What is B.C.'s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?
Police have said the teenage shooter who killed eight people and herself in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previously been apprehended under the Mental Health Act. In a Wednesday press conference, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said police had pre...
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A timeline of how the Tumbler Ridge shootings unfolded
The following timeline of Tuesday's shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is based on information provided by RCMP at separate press conferences and in news releases this week, B.C. government officials and BC Emergency Health Services. Times are Mountain ...
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Quebec political, business leaders backing Montreal's bid to host NATO defence bank
MONTREAL - Montreal has become the latest Canadian city to put its name forward to become the global headquarters for the proposed International Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Quebec Premier François Legault and other government official...
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Carney set to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge as questions linger about mass shooting
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the northern town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where residents continue to mourn and have questions about the mass shooting Tuesday that took the lives of nine people, including the shooter.Carney is set to be joined by all federal party leaders, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and B.C. Premi...
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Family of Portapique victims offers advice and support to community in Tumbler Ridge
HALIFAX - It was almost six years ago that Tammy Oliver-McCurdie lost her younger sister, brother-in-law and 17-year-old niece in Nova Scotia, all of them victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern Canadian history. Oliver-McCurdie says that when...
Feb 13, 2026
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Police in B.C. investigate four pedestrians struck in separate crashes
Police in three B.C. communities are investigating four vehicle crashes involving pedestrians in the last week. Two women were killed in separate accidents in Surrey, about 13 hours apart. An 81-year-old woman died Wednesday night, while a 45-year-old ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Local Sports
Medals on the Machine
Nanaimo Rowing Club bring home medals from indoor competition at Brentwood School
NANAIMO - The first competition of 2026 for the Nanaimo Rowing Club was held indoors. Sixteen athletes participated in the Kraken Indoor Rowing Championships at Brentwood School in Mill Bay. Nanaimo club athletes earned seven gold medals, two silvers and one bronze, the most the NRC has ever won at the event. "The...
Feb 07, 2026
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Draft Day
Timbermen make six first round picks in 2026 WLA draft
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Timbermen dominated the 2026 WLA draft with six of the first seven selections in the first round. They also added two Nanaimo Junior A stars in Andrew Bowman and Jordan Vincent as territorial picks Bowman was the BCJALL league MVP in 2025 and is extremely happy to be staying home in Nanaimo. "...
Jan 30, 2026
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Second half court sports at VIU to culminate with men's national tournament
NANAIMO - The second semester is now underway for the court sports teams at Vancouver Island University. Both the men's and women's basketball teams are in first place in the PACWEST standings, the women's volleyball squad is in second spot and the men's volleyball team is in fourth place. VIU will host the CCAA men's ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Dominant Offense
Six different Clippers hit the scoresheet in win over Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers continue to wrack up goals with a 6-2 win over the Surrey Eagles.In their past two games the Clippers have outscored their opponents 11-3 and the club has scored five goals or more in five of their last six contests.Tanner Bruender opened the scoring 24 seconds into the first period against Surre...
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Filling the Net
Bruender leading Clippers offence in 2026
NANAIMO - Tanner Bruender is playing his best hockey in a Clipper jersey in 2026.In the first nine games of the calendar year the 20-year-old has 15 points, which leads the team over the time span, with Bruender recently recognized with an honourable mention for the BCHL 3 Stars of the Week.Bruender said he's enjoying ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Brilliant Bruender
Clippers dialed in on the road in Powell River
POWELL RIVER - The Clippers have now gone five games without a regulation loss after a 5-1 victory over the Kings.Tanner Bruender stole the show with three points, including two spectacular goals.Nanaimo had a strong first period thanks to goals by Hayden Fechner and Charles Beland.Kings captain Jake Westhaver scored e...
Feb 08, 2026
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Canada
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
OTTAWA - Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. A statement...
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Thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
TORONTO - Thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of "King Reza Pahlavi" at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red...
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., students shouldn't expect a return to site of killings: district
TUMBLER RIDGE - The superintendent of the Peace River South school district says the expectation is that students will not be returning to the high school where six people were killed and dozens more were hurt. A letter sent to families from Christy F...
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'Slowly work together': How students in La Loche returned after mass shooting
A northern Saskatchewan high school that was the site of a deadly shooting a decade ago closed for weeks before students returned to class. Jason Young with the Northern Lights School Division says time was needed after the tragedy at Dene High School ...
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What is B.C.'s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?
Police have said the teenage shooter who killed eight people and herself in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previously been apprehended under the Mental Health Act. In a Wednesday press conference, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said police had pre...
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U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA's future
WASHINGTON - United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a Thursday committee hearing after President Donald Trump floated the idea of ending the critical continental trade pact. Republican Sen. Mike C...
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World
5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
LONDON (AP) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday. The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany,...
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Rubio reassures somewhat on trans-Atlantic ties after a year of deepening differences with Europe
MUNICH (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies on Saturday, striking a far less aggressive but still firm tone about the Trump administration's intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance...
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Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost exec...
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If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
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CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
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